JalaU-Capstones is the official repository collection for capstone projects developed by Commercial Software Engineering with a concentration in {Design and Architecture} students at Jala University. Each project represents the culmination of coursework, demonstrating mastery of software engineering principles, problem-solving abilities, and the complete development lifecycle.

const capstonePrinciples = {
    realWorld: "Solving actual problems, not just academic exercises",
    endToEnd: "Complete lifecycle: design → implementation → testing → deployment",
    bestPractices: "SOLID principles, design patterns, clean architecture",
    teamWork: "Collaborative development with version control and code reviews",
    documentation: "Comprehensive README files and technical documentation",
    showcase: "Portfolio-ready work that demonstrates professional competency"
};

# 1. Browse available projects
Visit: https://github.com/orgs/JalaU-Capstones/repositories

# 2. Clone a project that interests you
git clone https://github.com/JalaU-Capstones/[project-name].git
cd [project-name]

# 3. Follow the project's README for setup instructions
# Each project includes detailed setup and running instructions

# 4. Explore the code, run demos, and learn!

• 📖 README.md - Project overview, features, and setup guide
• 🏗️ Architecture Documentation - System design and technical decisions
• 🧪 Tests - Unit and integration test examples
• 📝 Code Comments - Inline documentation explaining complex logic
• 🎨 Screenshots/Demos - Visual representation of the project

We welcome contributions from the community! Whether you're fixing bugs, adding features, improving documentation, or creating new projects, your input is valuable.

graph LR
    A[Find Issue] --> B[Fork Repository]
    B --> C[Create Branch]
    C --> D[Make Changes]
    D --> E[Write Tests]
    E --> F[Submit PR]
    F --> G[Code Review]
    G --> H[Merge]

1. 🔍 Find or Create an Issue

   • Search existing issues to avoid duplicates
   • Open a new issue with a clear description
   • Wait for maintainer approval before starting work

2. 🔱 Fork & Branch

   # Fork the repository on GitHub
   git clone https://github.com/YOUR-USERNAME/[project-name].git
   cd [project-name]
   
   # Create a feature branch
   git checkout -b feature/your-descriptive-name

3. 💻 Make Your Changes

   • Follow the project's coding style
   • Write clear, self-documenting code
   • Add comments for complex logic
   • Update documentation as needed

4. 🧪 Test Your Changes

   • Write unit tests for new functionality
   • Ensure all existing tests pass
   • Test edge cases and error scenarios

5. 📤 Submit a Pull Request

   • Push your branch to your fork
   • Open a PR against the main repository
   • Link the related issue in your PR description
   • Provide a clear explanation of changes

6. 🔄 Respond to Feedback

   • Be open to constructive criticism
   • Make requested changes promptly
   • Engage in discussion professionally

✅ We Look For:

• Clean, readable code following project conventions
• Comprehensive test coverage for new features
• Updated documentation reflecting changes
• Meaningful commit messages
• Professional communication

❌ Please Avoid:

• Large PRs without prior discussion
• Breaking changes without issue approval
• Incomplete or untested code
• Ignoring code review feedback

All capstone projects in this organization follow these guidelines:

project-name/
├── README.md                 # Project overview and setup
├── CONTRIBUTING.md           # Contribution guidelines (optional)
├── LICENSE                   # Open source license
├── src/                      # Source code
│   ├── main/                # Main application code
│   └── test/                # Test files
├── docs/                     # Additional documentation
│   ├── architecture.md      # System design
│   └── user-guide.md        # Usage instructions
└── assets/                   # Images, diagrams, resources

Every project must include:

1. README.md with:

   • Project description and purpose
   • Features and functionality
   • Installation instructions
   • Usage examples
   • Technology stack
   • Contributing guidelines
   • License information
   • Contact information

2. Code Documentation:

   • Clear method/function comments
   • Class-level documentation
   • Complex algorithm explanations
   • API documentation (if applicable)

3. Architecture Documentation:

   • System design overview
   • Component interactions
   • Database schema (if applicable)
   • Design decisions and rationale

• ✅ Follow language-specific style guides
• ✅ Use meaningful variable and method names
• ✅ Keep functions small and focused (Single Responsibility)
• ✅ Write unit tests for critical functionality
• ✅ Handle errors gracefully with appropriate messages
• ✅ Avoid code duplication (DRY principle)
• ✅ Use design patterns appropriately

These projects serve as excellent learning resources for:

📐 Software Design Principles

• SOLID principles in practice
• Design patterns (Factory, Strategy, Observer, MVC, etc.)
• Clean Architecture and separation of concerns
• Dependency Injection

🛠️ Development Practices

• Version control with Git (branching, merging, PRs)
• Test-Driven Development (TDD)
• Code reviews and collaboration
• CI/CD basics (where implemented)

🗄️ Data Management

• Database design and normalization
• SQL queries and optimization
• Data persistence strategies
• CRUD operations

🎨 User Interface Design

• JavaFX layouts and controls
• Responsive design principles
• User experience (UX) considerations
• Event-driven programming

🧮 Algorithms & Data Structures

• Algorithm implementation and analysis
• Data structure selection and usage
• Performance optimization
• Computational complexity

"Working on my capstone project taught me more about real-world software development than any textbook. The code review process, dealing with merge conflicts, and designing for maintainability are skills I use every day in my job."
— Former Jala University Student

• 📦 1 project published to PyPI (TopoVision)
• 🌟 Portfolio pieces that helped students land internships and jobs
• 🎓 Learning resources used by students in subsequent cohorts
• 🔄 Active maintenance with continuous improvements

• 📧 Email: Alejandro.Botina0125@jala.university
• 🏫 Institution: Jala University, Colombia
• 🌐 GitHub: @JalaU-Capstones

• 💬 Issues: Open an issue in the specific project repository
• 📖 Documentation: Check each project's README and docs folder
• 🤝 Discussions: Use GitHub Discussions (if enabled on the project)

If you're a current student:

• Coordinate with your course instructor for project submission
• Follow the project template provided for your cohort
• Reach out to organization admins for repository creation

Individual projects may have different licenses. Check each repository's LICENSE file for specific terms. Most projects use permissive open-source licenses like MIT or Apache 2.0.

We thank all students, instructors, and community members who have contributed to these projects. Special recognition to:

• Project Technical Leads who architected and guided development
• Team Members who collaborated on implementations
• Code Reviewers who maintained quality standards
• Community Contributors who improved projects after graduation

Thanks to Jala University for fostering a culture of excellence, practical learning, and open-source contribution. These projects represent the culmination of rigorous computer science education and hands-on software engineering practice.